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Hysteria

Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.

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01:17:42

School Vouchers Suck w. Rebecca Nagle

Hysteria ·

2024/09/26

Erin and Alyssa go “back to school” to discuss voucher fuckery and other education issues on the ballot at a state level. Then, activist and host of Crooked’s This Land podcast, Rebecca Nagle joins to share about her new book, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land. Finally, Sani-Petty (Chappell Roan’s refusal to endorse a candidate and not letting Mark Robinson’s staffer get away with this). Show NotesHelp Clear Teacher’s Wishlists:

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01:13:42

Trump-Vance Ticket and the He-Man Woman Haters

Hysteria ·

2024/09/19

Trump and Vance campaign language reflects Andrew Tate’s misogynistic word vomit; Republican Senators blocked The Right to IVF Act; and more in news. Then, Sani-Petty (Diddy is absolutely disgusting, and dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince is terribly missed). Finally, we talk to some incredible candidates that need our votes this fall: Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet of Michigan, Rep. Andrea Salinas of Oregon, and Rep. Diamond Staton Williams of North Carolina. For a closed-captioned version of this

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01:01:24

Kamala Harris Dog Walks the Donald w. Akilah Hughes

Hysteria ·

2024/09/12

Vice President Kamala Harris debated senile angry man Donald Trump, and Akilah Hughes joins to dish all about it. Then, Akilah tells us all about her new podcast, Rebel Spirit — required listening if you went to a school with a racist mascot. Finally, Sani-Petty (the WNBA needs kids clothes!). Show NotesAkilah Hughes: Instagram, Twitter, Rebel Spirit podcastTrump repeats the false claim that Democrats support abortion 'after birth' in debate (NPR 9/10)Harris presses a more forceful case against

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01:09:54

The Trump Slump w. Josie Duffy Rice

Hysteria ·

2024/08/29

Josie Duffy Rice of What A Day joins while Alyssa takes vacation! The Harris-Walz numbers make us cautiously optimistic, JD Vance is scared of childless teachers (...?), and Nancy Pelosi is a political chess master. Then, Megan Gailey and Kara Klenk join to discuss “sharenting,” and the ethics of parents posting their kids on social media. Finally, Sani-Petty (Trump needs glasses, and the U.S. Open and the Paralympics can cure our post-Olympics depression). For a closed-captioned version of this

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01:06:10

Michelle Obama and Other DNC Joys w. Sen. Mallory...

Hysteria ·

2024/08/22

In news: Trump’s counterprogramming to the Democratic National Convention is a bust, and abortion’s rebrand to “reproductive freedom” is genius. Then, Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow and Julissa Arce join to discuss the party that is the DNC, from Chicago and the couch. Finally, Sani-Petty (JK Rowling has finally shut up, and white women can’t read the room sometimes).For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and

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00:58:38

The Tim Walz Vibe Shift w. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan

Hysteria ·

2024/08/15

Erin Ryan is BACK from maternity leave! She and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about American Dad Tim Walz, creep JD Vance (and his drag history), and how Trump’s relevance is getting drowned out by Democrats’ joy. Then, Lt. Gov. of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan joins to discuss midwestern vibes, her longtime political relationship with the new Democratic VP pick, and how she just might become the first indigenous woman to be an American state governor. Finally, Sani-Petty: Julia Child and Love Island USA are

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01:09:50

Samantha Bee on Tim Walz Deliciousness

Hysteria ·

2024/08/08

Samantha Bee is back to co-host with Alyssa one last time! They discuss Tim Walz joining the Harris 2024 campaign, Usha Vance’s response to her husband JD’s “childless cat lady” comment, and more in news. Then, in Sani-Petty, Sam and Alyssa ponder RFK Jr.’s dead bear in Central Park (the brain worm is real). Finally, Alyssa interviews epic down-the-ballot candidates — Anna Thomas (of PA), Sarah Henry (of FL), Eva Burch (of AZ), and Dallas Harris (of NV) — about the stakes of their local races. Next

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01:11:00

Katie Couric on Weird Republicans and Team USA

Hysteria ·

2024/08/01

Katie Couric joins Alyssa Mastromonaco for a chat about Kamala Harris fundraising (featuring white people on Zoom calls), the Veepstakes, and calling MAGA Republicans like JD Vance “weird.” Then, Katie and Alyssa answer YOUR questions, covering romance, the idea of interviewing Melania Trump, and everything in between. Show NotesKatie Couric (Twitter/X, Instagram) + her podcast, Next Question + her newsletter, Wake Up CallFrancine Pascal, creator of beloved ‘Sweet Valley High’ books, dies at 92

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01:17:06

Katie Couric on Kamala Harris, Childfree Cat Ladies &...

Hysteria ·

2024/07/25

Katie Couric co-hosts with Alyssa Mastromonaco, diving into Biden dropping out of the race, Kamala Harris, potential VP picks, and misogynistic political media. Then, for some levity: Sani-Petty (Celine Dion! The Olympics!). Finally, Evan Kleiman of KCRW joins to talk about summer foods — fruit pies, preserves, cocktails — and cookbook favorites. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of

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01:04:43

S.E. Cupp on the RNC, Conservatives and Hilaria Baldwin

Hysteria ·

2024/07/18

S. E. Cupp (CNN contributor, Jeopardy winner) joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to discuss MAGA world’s latest: the mess of the Republican National Convention, Trump picking JD Vance as his VP, and the Pennsylvania assassination attempt. Then, they cool off with Sani-Petty. Finally, Alyssa interviews four fantastic state-level candidates — Mai Xiong of Michigan, Anna Payne of Pennsylvania, Sue Altman of New Jersey, and Averie Bishop of Texas — who offer us a glimmer of hope, talking about their campaigns

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01:03:19

Respect VP Kamala Harris w. Errin Haines & Dr. Karen...

Hysteria ·

2024/07/11

Errin Haines of The 19th is back, co-hosting with Alyssa and diving into the recent media coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump trying to walk back his support of Project 2025 in news. Then, Dr. Karen Tang joins to discuss her book It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told) — which we OBVIOUSLY had to cover on the pod. Finally, Sani-Petty (Essence Fest and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are everything). For a closed-captioned

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00:48:55

Turning Debate Anxiety Into Action w. Tre’vell Anderson

Hysteria ·

2024/06/27

Tre’vell Anderson of Crooked’s What A Day podcast co-hosts with Alyssa Mastromonaco this week! They dive into the 2nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned, the first Trump v. Biden presidential debate, and the status of the Supreme Court’s rulings in news. Then, Hysteria producer Fiona Pestana joins to discuss the current state of anti-trans legislation — and what we can do about it. Finally, we’re feeling very sane in Sani-Petty. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here

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00:58:12

Our Dystopian Project 2025 Future w. Errin Haines and...

Hysteria ·

2024/06/20

Errin Haines, editor-at-large for The 19th, joins Alyssa to talk the latest abortion news, the horrors of a possible second Trump presidency, some hope for those with medical debt, and more. Then, Deesha Dyer talks about her new book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble. To close, Errin and Alyssa get Petty.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the

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01:04:00

Trump’s Vice Presidential Roulette w. Samantha Bee

Hysteria ·

2024/06/13

Samantha Bee joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to break down Trump’s Vice Presidential candidates, the latest in abortion news, the Supreme Court financial disclosures and Alex Jones liquidating his assets from Infowars. Plus Alyssa and Sam answer listener questions!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Show Notes:History.com: Can the President and Vice President Be From the Same

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00:51:15

Feckless Republican Behavior w. Samantha Bee

Hysteria ·

2024/06/06

Samantha Bee joins Alyssa to guest host while Erin is out on maternity leave! They dish about Trump’s guilty verdict, Republican buffoonery, and the latest abortion news ahead of the 2-year anniversary of Roe being overturned. Then, Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan discusses working for the CIA, Congresspeople who aren’t “in it for the right reasons,” and her 2024 Senate race. Finally, Sani-Petty (what is Pride Month without Dolly Parton?). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here

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01:05:54

Bleach Blonde Bad-Built Butch Body™️

Hysteria ·

2024/05/23

Trump doesn’t know what to do about birth control, we love Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Clapback Collection, Kansas City Chiefs’ Harrison Butker gives a sexist commencement speech — and Eddie Vedder is having none of it — and more in news. Then, former Teen Mom producer Kenda Greenwood Moran joins for a retrospective interview on the MTV show. Finally, Sani-Petty.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and

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00:58:45

Nikki Glaser on Tom Brady’s Roast, Being Childfree...

Hysteria ·

2024/05/16

Melania Trump might have coined “locker room talk,” Missouri Republicans want to keep child marriage legal, Bumble introduces AI, and more in news. Then, Nikki Glaser joins to talk about her new comedy special Someday You’ll Die, roasting Tom Brady, and, well, death.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Show NotesNikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die (HBO)CW: Death and Suicide

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01:34:28

Eye of the Stormy w. Lauren Simmons

Hysteria ·

2024/05/09

Happy 300th episode! Lauren Simmons (Texas State House candidate for District 146) joins to talk about what inspired her to run, her fight for a world-class public education for every Texas child and fighting anti-trans legislation in her state. Then, Michaela Watkins, Kiran Deol and Megan Gailey stop by to reflect on 300 episodes of Hysteria. Plus Shaniqua Mcclendon (Vote Save America) drops in to share VSA’s new initiative Organize of Else votesaveamerica.com/2024. For a closed-captioned version

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01:03:38

Kristi Noem Is In The Doghouse w. Rep. Lorena Austin

Hysteria ·

2024/05/02

Gov. Kristi Noem shot her dog — and might have shot her chance of being Trump’s running mate; Florida’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect; gender-affirming care is ruled constitutional; and more in news. Then, Rep. Lorena Austin joins to talk about abortion and how Arizonans can protect reproductive healthcare in November. Finally, Sani-Petty (how do you feel about polygamy?). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email

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01:33:38

SCOTUS To Decide Whether States Can Force Women To...

Hysteria ·

2024/04/25

California helps Arizonans seeking abortion and local trans kids; SCOTUS hears arguments on emergency abortions; and The Biden administration makes some healthcare moves (patients’ right to privacy, nursing home staffing) in news. Then, Rep. Jasmine Crockett talks Texas B.S. and her cheeky on-the-record comment about Viagra. Next, Kara Klenk joins to discuss how people often don’t understand when a woman is joking. Finally, a very passionate Sani-Petty (boy moms, please…). For a closed-captioned

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